Hiam Abbass
Actor · Co-Director · Director · Writer
Born Nov 30, 1960 · Nazareth, Israel
Active 1989–present · Awards: Ophir Award for Best Actress, Henri-Langlois award, Valois de l'actrice, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Hiam Abbass (Arabic: هيام عباس; Hebrew: היאם עבאס; born 30 November 1960), also spelled Hiyam Abbas, is a Palestinian actress and film director with Israeli and French citizenship.
Filmography
In a Whisper (2026) - WahidaThe Arab (2026) - MotherOnly Rebels Win (2026) - SuzannePalestine 36 (2025) - HananSpices and Lies (2025) - SouhilaInsidious: The Red Door (2023) - Professor ArmaganThe Old Man (2022) - Abbey ChaseHellraiser (2022) - MenakerThe Swallows of Kabul (2019) - Mussarat (voice)Ramy (2019) - Maysa Hassan · DirectorSuccession (2018) - Marcia RoyBlade Runner 2049 (2017) - FreysaThe OA (2016) - KhatunThe Sense of Wonder (2015) - Dr. Mélanie FerenzaExodus: Gods and Kings (2014) - BithiaThe Source (2011) - FatimaThe Limits of Control (2009) - DriverThe Visitor (2008) - Mouna KhalilLemon Tree (2008) - Selma ZidaneBabel (2006) - Dialogue CoachAzur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006) - Jenane (voice)The Nativity Story (2006) - AnnaMunich (2005) - Marie Claude HamshariParadise Now (2005) - Said's Mother